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Sacred and secular: Silvio Ferrari video icon

Society, Politics & Law

Sacred and secular: Silvio Ferrari

This video looks at the problems connected to religious freedom and the imbalanced protection of religion within the secular state. 

Video
10 mins
I run mock trials to research the legal system. The bias shown in Channel 4’s The Jury: Murder Trial is a very real problem article icon

Society, Politics & Law

I run mock trials to research the legal system. The bias shown in Channel 4’s The Jury: Murder Trial is a very real problem

For researchers, the Channel 4 show findings come as no surprise. Discover more in Lee Curley's analysis.

Article
5 mins
Global challenges in practice: designing a development intervention free course icon level 2: intermediate icon

Money & Business

Global challenges in practice: designing a development intervention

This free short course addresses the key elements of designing a development intervention. Its approach to ‘doing development’ will be value led rather than technical. There is a wealth of material teaching a technical approach to development intervention. This course seeks to shift the balance back to a value based approach to doing development...

Free course
12 hrs
International relations: exploring territorial divisions free course icon level 3: advanced icon

Society, Politics & Law

International relations: exploring territorial divisions

In this short taster course, drawn from part 1 of the MA in International Relations (D818), you will be introduced to the idea of international division, focusing on territory. Divisions over territory have often lied at the heart of global problems like conflict, and in the following pages you will learn about the roots of some of the lines on ...

Free course
3 hrs
The Open University and Children in Scotland learning portal article icon

Education & Development

The Open University and Children in Scotland learning portal

We are delighted to welcome you to this learning portal created in partnership between The Open University (OU) and Children in Scotland.

Article
5 mins
Sut mae penodi Prif Weinidog newydd i Gymru article icon

Society, Politics & Law

Sut mae penodi Prif Weinidog newydd i Gymru

Trosolwg o’r hyn sy’n digwydd pan ddaw’n amser penodi Prif Weinidog newydd Cymru, sy’n arwain Llywodraeth Cymru.

Article
5 mins
How a new First Minister of Wales is appointed article icon

Society, Politics & Law

How a new First Minister of Wales is appointed

An overview of what happens when it’s time to appoint a new First Minister of Wales, who leads the Welsh Government.

Article
5 mins
International Women's Day article icon

Society, Politics & Law

International Women's Day

International Women's Day celebrates the achievements of women to raise awareness about gender equality, so we've put together some of our top FREE resources about women's history and gender equality. This year the theme is #InspireInclusion, to help forge a more inclusive world.

Article
5 mins
World Day of Social Justice article icon

History & The Arts

World Day of Social Justice

20th February is the World Day of Social Justice. Find out more with our FREE resources...

Article
5 mins
The Open University and SWAP Learning Hub article icon

Education & Development

The Open University and SWAP Learning Hub

The site, a partnership between The Open University in Scotland and the Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP), brings together introductory level OpenLearn courses relevant to students studying SWAP courses. SWAP students can find courses that offer new topics to explore, build on their study with SWAP, and help prepare for further study at ...

Article
5 mins
Understanding PCSO powers free course icon level 1: introductory icon

Society, Politics & Law

Understanding PCSO powers

Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) play a vital role in modern policing. They often serve as the primary point of contact for communities to report concerns and share information. In this free course, you’ll explore the powers that PCSOs in England and Wales use in their daily duties, their role in supporting response policing, and the ...

Free course
6 hrs
Jury Hub Conversation: Hannah Fawcett, Matt Brooks, Hayley Ness video icon

Society, Politics & Law

Jury Hub Conversation: Hannah Fawcett, Matt Brooks, Hayley Ness

Hayley Ness discusses the psychological aspects of participating in jury duty with Hannah Fawcett and Matt Brooks, researchers from Manchester Metropolitan University.

Video
55 mins